B1nounhistorypolitics
US/ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/
UK/ˈdɪn.ə.sti/
a series of rulers from the same family, or the period when they ruled
In context
The Nguyen dynasty was the last royal family to rule Vietnam.
Hue was the capital during the Nguyen dynasty, from 1802 to 1945.
The Kennedys are sometimes called a political dynasty in America.
Words that go with dynasty
noun + noun
- Ming dynastyThis vase dates from the Ming dynasty.
adjective + noun
- ruling dynastyThe ruling dynasty lost power after the war.
- political dynastySome countries are still led by a political dynasty.
verb + noun
- found a dynastyLy Thai To founded a dynasty that lasted over two hundred years.
noun + preposition
- dynasty ofThe Ly were a dynasty of kings who supported Buddhism.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
In Nguyen dynasty, ...Correct: During the Nguyen dynasty, ...